Business advisory in New Zealand usually ranges from around $500 to $3,000+ per month, depending on how involved the advisor is and how often you meet. At RegenerationHQ, our advisory starts from $1,500.00 + GST per month, and our intensive programmes start from $1,200 (with potential 50% subsidy through the Regional Business Partner Network). We keep things transparent — you pick what you want to work on, how long for, and what you can afford. No long contracts, no mystery invoicing.

The short answer: two years earlier than you think. Most owners leave it until they’re already burnt out, which is exactly when the business looks least attractive to buyers. The best sales happen when preparation starts 12–24 months before you list — time enough to clean up the financials, reduce how much the business depends on you personally and build a clear growth story. If you’re even thinking about it, that’s your signal to have a conversation.

A coach asks good questions and helps you find your own answers. An advisor brings experience and will tell you straight when they think you’re heading the wrong way. Most good ones (including us) do both, depending on the moment. What matters more than the label is this: does the person have real experience in the kind of situation you’re facing, or are they working from a textbook?

Anywhere from three months to three years, depending on where you’re starting from. A well-run business with clean financials, strong systems, and a team that doesn’t depend on the owner can be sale-ready quickly. A business where the owner is still the heart of every decision takes longer — usually 12 to 24 months of deliberate work to make it genuinely transferable. The Time To Go guide and our FastTrack Strategic Exit Programme are designed to walk you through it either way.

The Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN) is a government-funded programme that helps New Zealand SMEs access business capability support. Eligible businesses can receive up to 50% co-funding (commonly capped at $5,000 per year) toward advisory services from registered providers. RegenerationHQ is a registered service provider. If you qualify, we can help you apply. Start at business.govt.nz or talk to us. Our main subsidised product is The FastTrack Business Exit Programme at $1,200.00 ($600.00 is your share)

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